I'm still currently in the middle of my first playthrough (I'm in Threed now). My only real problem so far is the status effects which are just a necessary challenge in any RPG and this game has quite a few. Really though, I'm definitely in love with this game right now. The atmosphere really grows on you and it's so unique to the RPGs at the time and even current ones. Also, that soundtrack.... so good!
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Earthbound U.S. release 20th Anniversary June 5th 1995-2015
- Thread starter Agent Unknown
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So happy to know my favorite game's anniversary is on my birthday.
Nobody posted the Pollyanna tribute yet? Watch it and let the nostalgia tears flow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hVuv7mDNqM
Nobody posted the Pollyanna tribute yet? Watch it and let the nostalgia tears flow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hVuv7mDNqM
DoktorEvil
Banned
What the flying fuck at the prices for Ness Amiibos?!
46 dollars?!?!
46 dollars?!?!
Supercollider
Banned
I coveted this game for so many years, and when I finally bought the VC version available via the Wii U, I was ecstatic. It's a charming and strange game, and in many ways, it was very much in my wheelhouse but...I just found certain parts of the experience totally enervating. The tedium was ridiculous. In all those years reading the impassioned encomiums about Earthbound, I must have missed those voices of dissent that may have pointed out that the game can become a bit of a bland slog.
So, alas, I didn't finish it.
So, alas, I didn't finish it.
terrisus
Member
I really wish that we had gotten both.
While I absolutely love the Mother 3 that we did get, and well I do prefer 2D games in general, and while Earthbound 64 did look a little bit rough, I was extremely obsessed with it as well, I would have loved if we could have seen it anyway.
Fox Mulder
Member
nintendo
ness was a gamestop retailer exclusive, requiring in store preordering, at 2pm on a thursday in april. Demand crashed their in store order system and website, forcing waits of an hour or more.
Nintendo still made him a scarce figure.
Hecatonchires Custom
Member
Objectively awful game.
My favorite game of all time, nothing even comes close regarding the sense of adventure and wonder the game conveys. The game must be played along with the player's guide, it adds so much charm and flavor. The OST is crazy good and unique.
Now I gotta play through it again for the 16th time..
My favorite game of all time, nothing even comes close regarding the sense of adventure and wonder the game conveys. The game must be played along with the player's guide, it adds so much charm and flavor. The OST is crazy good and unique.
Now I gotta play through it again for the 16th time..
Yeah, returning to Earthbound after a few years for the VC rerelease reminded me what a chore it could be at times. Grinding through battles that, aside from the rolling HP meter, are too basic to be remotely interesting after a few hours coupled with the high enemy respawn rate really bogs the experience down. At least on an emulator you can fast forward through the more tedious bits. Mother 3 definitely improved in this area by making battles more fast-paced and skill-based with the musical combo system.
Also damn I should've pre-ordered a Ness amiibo when I had the chance. Hopefully I'll get a second try when Lucas gets released...
Also damn I should've pre-ordered a Ness amiibo when I had the chance. Hopefully I'll get a second try when Lucas gets released...
terrisus
Member
Side note, during the time that I was a moderator on Nintendo's NSider forums back in the mid-2000s, I was partly responsible for getting a "Mr. Saturn" rank put in.
Also, when I was out at DigiPen back in 2000, and took a tour of NOA, one of their conference rooms was labelled "Earthbound conference room"
Also, when I was out at DigiPen back in 2000, and took a tour of NOA, one of their conference rooms was labelled "Earthbound conference room"
Agent Unknown
Member
Was there also a sign outside the door that said "Planning Meeting for EarthBound 2. Only those who are related to this project are allowed to enter. APE Software Development Team)”?
So crazy. Hope there's a reissue soon.
Alex_Mexico
Member
In case you guys haven't seen it; I highly recommend this (almost) short film documentary by the Happy Video Game Nerd he did a couple of years ago.
It's the absolute best and most comprehensive summary of Earthbound's history I have ever seen. Its only problem is that it's slightly outdated because it was done before Nintendo announced the game for WiiU VC.
The first 10 minutes is just a review so feel free to skip that part but, oh boy, at 10:30 the history lesson begins and doesn't stop for 20 minutes.
If there's any hardcore Earthbound fans here that haven't seen this one yet I encourage you to give yourself 20 minutes, fire up this video at the 10:30 mark, and enjoy the ride. It's the HVGN's finest hour by far:
http://youtu.be/wQ4AictvRdU
It's the absolute best and most comprehensive summary of Earthbound's history I have ever seen. Its only problem is that it's slightly outdated because it was done before Nintendo announced the game for WiiU VC.
The first 10 minutes is just a review so feel free to skip that part but, oh boy, at 10:30 the history lesson begins and doesn't stop for 20 minutes.
If there's any hardcore Earthbound fans here that haven't seen this one yet I encourage you to give yourself 20 minutes, fire up this video at the 10:30 mark, and enjoy the ride. It's the HVGN's finest hour by far:
http://youtu.be/wQ4AictvRdU
Agreed.
It had a slightly different feel, judging from the trailers. I think the post apocalyptic aspect would have come across better in EarthBound 64.
The interesting juxtaposition, too, bullet train + dragon, etc. Really curious where stuff like that and the minecart sequence would have fit into the final game.
That said, I'm glad I got to play Mother 3 at all. Best JRPG I've played in well over a decade.
Agent Unknown
Member
The 20th Anniversary fun continues, pics of the scratch and sniff cards from my EB Player's Guide:
Front:
Back:
Front:
Back:
Agent Unknown
Member
Beautiful.
sixteen-bit
Member
I recently came across some great Mother fan art on tumblr. Had to share here.
http://kurkoboltsi.tumblr.com/post/120300275321/psychokinetic-kids
http://kurkoboltsi.tumblr.com/post/120300275321/psychokinetic-kids
BobTheFork
Member
I started a play through of Mother last week.
I expect to start Earthbound this weekend and then Mother 3 in a few weeks.
Maybe I'll actually finish Mother 3 this time.
Love this game so much :' ) Probably my third strongest favorite game ever.
I used to play and beat it once a week.
I expect to start Earthbound this weekend and then Mother 3 in a few weeks.
Maybe I'll actually finish Mother 3 this time.
Love this game so much :' ) Probably my third strongest favorite game ever.
I used to play and beat it once a week.
Pilgrimzero
Member
Recently got a hacked NES cart Mother 1 (with fan English patch) off the internet. now I can play the original on my console!
Wish I could find a hacked cart that plays Mother 3 (GBA on NES cart).
Wish I could find a hacked cart that plays Mother 3 (GBA on NES cart).